NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On July 2, 2019 at approximately 2:50 p.m., a 29-year-old Guelph male was operating a black Suzuki motorcycle travelling west bound on Woodlawn Road West between Imperial Road North and Elmira Road North in the City of Guelph. The motorcycle collided with a motor vehicle while the vehicle was exiting a private drive and entered onto the roadway.
The male was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered serious head injuries. He was treated at the scene by Guelph Wellington Paramedics Services and transported to the Guelph General Hospital. The patient was later transported to a trauma centre in serious condition. The roadway was closed for some time as members of the Guelph Police Traffic Unit reconstructed the collision scene. The investigation continues.
Anyone that was in the area at the time and has not yet spoken to police are asked to contact the investigation officer, Cst. Tim Paneghel of Guelph Police Traffic Unit at (519) 824-1212 ext. 7529.
Special thanks to the members of the public who rendered first aid prior to the arrival of emergency services.
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